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Flåm by Express Train: Norway's Most Spectacular Railway Journey

Journey from Bergen into the heart of the Hardangerfjord region aboard the legendary Flåmsbana — consistently ranked among the world's most beautiful rail journeys — descending through cascading waterfalls, wild gorges, and snow-capped peaks to the tiny village of Flåm. Utterly unforgettable.

What to expect

The train winds through 20 tunnels and past the thundering Kjosfossen waterfall — where the train pauses for a photography stop and, in summer, a theatrical nøkken folk performance. Descending into the Flåm valley, the scenery shifts from alpine tundra to lush green riverbanks. In Flåm, the tiny Æ waterfront, the Flåm Railway Museum, and the fjordside Ægir Bryggeri (a spectacular Viking-longhouse brewery) reward leisurely exploration.

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Vy (Norwegian State Railway) — Flåmsbana official
From NOK 430 per person one-way on the Flåmsbana (Myrdal–Flåm); Bergen–Myrdal (Bergensbanen) from NOK 199 per person; combined day-trip packages from NOK 1,295 per person
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Good to know

Pre-book Flåmsbana tickets well in advance at visitflam.com — the train sells out weeks ahead in summer. A full day is required: Bergen–Myrdal by Bergensbanen (approx. 2 hrs), Myrdal–Flåm by Flåmsbana (1 hr), return same route. Confirm your ship's all-aboard time and allow 30–45 minutes' buffer back to the Bergen terminal.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Bergen — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Viking Ocean · Viking Astrea
7 nights · round-trip from Bergen, Norway
from $4,499
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Viking Ocean · Viking Vela
7 nights · round-trip from Bergen, Norway
from $4,999
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Oceania · Oceania Marina
14 nights · calls at Bergen
from $5,220
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Viking Ocean · Viking Saturn
14 nights · round-trip from Bergen, Norway
from $5,999
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